Board of Visitors Buildings and Grounds Committee tables renaming of Alderman Library
By Merrill Hart and Saumya Sharma | December 8, 2023Members will wait to vote on the proposal until the Board's next set of meetings this March.
Members will wait to vote on the proposal until the Board's next set of meetings this March.
The Honor the Future campaign was launched in 2019 to raise funds for the University’s pillars of education, democracy and research.
Brian Ng, first-year College student representative, said he wrote and proposed the resolution as a response to first-year constituents voicing concerns about their safety.
The has opposed the development, saying that it does not align with the city’s goals for the specific space.
Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax and the incoming Senate Majority Leader, said Youngkin has shown willingness to work with Democrats since the November election.
The lights show and rink opened Nov. 17 and will remain open until Jan. 6.
The Honor Committee met to pass four new bylaw changes to improve the multi-sanction system after its first semester of implementation.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee will vote to rename Alderman Library to The Edgar Shannon Library in honor of the University’s fourth president, whose term lasted from 1959 to 1974.
As the Women's Center Holiday Market enters its third year, it continues to make strides in expanding its presence and impact.
The event is open to the public, for Charlottesville community members and past alumni to enjoy as well.
The paper's new term begins Jan. 18.
The School Board underwent significant revisions to its renaming policy, “Naming of Facilities and Grounds,” during a November 2nd meeting — the most notable change in the policy is the complete prohibition of naming schools after any individuals.
The new approved budget increases overall allocations by 34 percent.
No description of the suspect has been provided at this time.
Delayed payments adversely affect grad students, who may already be in a financially vulnerable position.
The 22nd annual event will feature a colorful light show, concessions and performances from a cappella and dance groups Friday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The U.Va. Futures Initiative is a program tasked with analyzing emerging technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence, that could alter the field of higher education in the coming years.
PIH’s next event will be a Strides in Solidarity Dec. 2 with fundraising towards the Maternal Center for Excellence.
In December 1982, University officials ruled that Easters revelries would no longer be held on University property, including all fraternity houses, due to the increased risk of alcohol-related injuries and vandalism. The weekend was described as “a major spring bash, full-throttle, overdrive” and “the greatest party and the country.”
The Representative Body was scheduled to meet Tuesday to present the proposed amended budget, but did not reach quorum.